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Psalms 18:34
34He trains my hands for war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Psalms 18:34 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
- New International Version (NIV)He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Context of Psalms 18:34
32The God who encircles me with strength And makes my way blameless? 33He makes my feet like hinds’ feet [able to stand firmly and tread safely on paths of testing and trouble]; He sets me [securely] upon my high places. He trains my hands for war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds and sustains me; Your gentleness [Your gracious response when I pray] makes me great. 36You enlarge the path beneath me and make my steps secure, So that my feet will not slip.
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מְלַמֵּ֣ד יָ֭דַי לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה וְֽנִחֲתָ֥ה קֶֽשֶׁת־נְ֝חוּשָׁ֗ה זְרוֹעֹתָֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 18:34
- Psalms 144:1Blessed be the Lord, my Rock and my great strength, Who trains my hands for war And my fingers for battle;
- 2 Samuel 22:36You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your help and gentleness make me great.
- Isaiah 28:6A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment [administering the law], A strength to those who drive back the battle at the gate.
- Isaiah 45:1This is what the Lord says to His anointed, to Cyrus [king of Persia], Whose right hand I have held To subdue nations before him, And I will ungird the loins of kings [disarming them]; To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut:
- Psalms 46:9He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow into pieces and snaps the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire.
- Jeremiah 49:35“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold (listen carefully), I am going to break the bow of Elam, The finest [weapon] of their strength.
- Hosea 1:5On that day I will break the bow [of the military power] of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.”
Commentaries on Psalms 18:34
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34He teacheth my hands to war - The success which I have had in my military exercises I owe to the Divine help. How few of the conquerors of mankind can say so! And how few among those who call themselves Christian warriors dare to say so! War is as contrary to the spirit of Christianity as murder. Nothing can justify Christian nations in shedding each other's blood! All men should live in peace; all men might live in peace; and the nation that is first to…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34He teacheth my hands to war - Compare Psalm 144:1. The skill which David had in the use of the bow, the sword, or the spear - all of which depends on the hands - he ascribes entirely to God. So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms - This is mentioned as an instance of extraordinary strength, as if he were able to break a bow made of metal. The original word rendered steel means properly brass. Wood was doubtless first used in constructing the bow…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-50Verses 29-50 When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we must seek release being made…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32-34The psalmist’s victories come from the Lord. He completely depends on God.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33-3633-36. God's help farther described. He gives swiftness to pursue or elude his enemies (Ha 3:19), strength, protection, and a firm footing.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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